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Bridging the gap
between planing boards and lightwind longboards, blurring the line between
stable entry level boards and progressive freeride boards, the Rio is the board
that covers the widest scope of users in all wind conditions: windsurfing for
everyone, every time and everywhere.
Its long and wide
shape provides plenty of stability for even the most nervous beginners, and also
a fast, smooth glide in light winds. For advanced riders, the longer, narrower
shape combined with the inboard heel-recesses and a soft daggerboard allows the
board to power upwind off the leeward rail.
As the wind speed increases, the
Rio's unique wide tail derived from Formula racing boards provides the early
planing, the high speeds and the high performance racing fun that have made it a
best seller in the all-wind windsurfing category.
The Rio's unique features:
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Contour Deck: makes it easy
for everyone to progress into the straps, and easy to rail upwind for
advanced windsurfers.
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Clipperbox daggerboard: the
easiest and most functional daggerboard system. The clip system makes it
smooth and easy to operate. Totally sand-proof, strong and reliable
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Rigid rubber lips:
back-plated with L-shaped plastic strips, this unique system prevents any
water from gushing through the daggerboard case when the daggerboard is
retracted: easier to plane, and faster planing speeds.
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A wide and long shape, with
a wide tail: stable at slow speeds, fast to glide and transitions smoothly
from non-planing to planing.
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57cm soft-flex daggerboard:
generates powerful lift, providing high performance upwind ability, speed
and racing fun.
The standard Rio with its full
EVA deck remains the same as the 2009 model. For 2010, two new technology
options are introduced.
The new Starboard Rio Sport:
The lighter, high performance version of the Rio all-wind windsurf board. With
Starboard's exclusive Star Touch deck finish, the EVA deck is replaced with a
layer of textured PU clear that gives the deck a smooth, non-abrasive coating
that grips when wet. Unlike traditional non-slip coatings, the Star Touch deck
won't irritate or cut your skin. Ideal for windsurfers looking for a lighter
first-buy board and windsurfing centres who want a more UV resistant finish than
EVA soft deck. |
